28 Apr Retinal Screening for Monitoring Ocular Diseases
Your eyes do a lot for you every day—but when something goes wrong inside them, it’s not always easy to tell. Many serious eye diseases don’t have early warning signs. That’s why retinal screening is such an important part of your eye exam.
We use advanced retinal imaging to take a deeper look at the back of your eye. This helps us catch problems early, before you even notice a change in your vision.
What Is Retinal Screening?
Retinal screening is a painless test that takes a detailed image of the inside of your eye. It focuses on the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye that helps you see.
Using a special camera, we can look closely at your retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. This gives us a clear picture of your eye health and helps us spot early signs of disease.
The best part? It only takes a few seconds—and you don’t need to have your eyes dilated!
Why It’s Important
Many eye conditions develop slowly and don’t cause pain or obvious symptoms at first. Retinal screening helps us detect:
- Diabetic retinopathy – damage to the blood vessels in the retina caused by diabetes
- Glaucoma – a condition that can damage the optic nerve
- Macular degeneration – affects the part of the retina that gives you sharp central vision
- Retinal detachment or tears – which can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated quickly
Even if your vision seems fine, problems may be developing behind the scenes. Early detection is the key to protecting your eyesight.
Who Should Get Retinal Screening?
We recommend retinal screening as part of your comprehensive eye exam, especially if you:
- Have diabetes or high blood pressure
- Have a family history of eye disease
- Are over age 40
- Haven’t had an eye exam in over a year
Even kids and young adults can benefit from baseline imaging, depending on their needs.
Protect Your Vision with Early Detection
Your eyes are too important to wait. Retinal screening helps us monitor your eye health—so you can enjoy clear vision for years to come.
Schedule your appointment today to get started with a full exam and retinal screening.